As 2019 begins, and after a turbulent fourth quarter of 2018, we thought it would be an opportune time to check the pulse of the economy and markets with one of the most outspoken and adamant bears on the fiat monetary system.

It took us months to boil down an initial list of 122 companies and uncover the unbelievable story behind Sandspring Resources (TSX-V: SSP & US: SSPXF), whose biggest shareholders and backers are all part of the most serious groups in natural resources, worldwide.

There is so much data out there. Analysts from Bank of America to JP Morgan Chase are all pumping-out charts, presenting endless bits of information to investors, who, in turn, are basing decisions on these indicators.

Cryptocurrency watchers and investors have seen the precipitous rise and retracement of Bitcoin, Ethereum, and other digital currencies over the past two years. With Bitcoin and other cryptos trading at a massive discount, how can we expect cryptocurrencies to perform in the coming year and what catalysts should we look for?